Commons launch for BME group

By Paul Jump, Third Sector Online, 25 October 2007

Black and minority ethnic voluntary groups struggle to represent the interests of their beneficiary communities because of a lack of funding and investment in skills and capacity, according to Vandna Gohil, director of Voice4Change England.

Speaking at the group’s official launch at the House of Commons on Wednesday, Gohil said there was an overwhelming case for increased funding for the BME sector. She said: “Voice4Change England will promote the value and importance of the BME third sector’s role in civil society, but more support is...

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